Thursday, December 18, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
December 21, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Ben & Nickie Younts
Greetings
Call to Worship
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Luke 1:26-38
Message – “The Indwelling Face of God”
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.Ushers/Greeters – Sam & Mattie Miller and Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Word Fellowship
Nursery Staff – Adam & Cathy Fellers; Dec. 28 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
Offerings & Attendance – 12/14/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,403.00 AM attendance – 141
Designations for Building Fund - $1,075.00
Other designations - $1,158.11
CALENDAR:
Thurs. Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas!
Sun. Dec. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Many thanks to all who remembered me with Christmas greetings and gifts. May God richly bless you for your kindness. Also, thanks to Supportive Care. The papers you send are interesting. I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.” – Mary Carpenter
There are only 7 Locust Grove cookbooks left! Cost is $10 each. All money goes to the Alms Fund.
The church offices will be closed from Wednesday noon through Friday for the Christmas holiday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by 4:00 PM Tuesday.
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Martha Franz’s. This is the time to let your prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Guests are invited, too.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Wondering how you will know if church is cancelled because of the weather? Just check with Channel 3 on your television for closings.
Phil Yoder is planning another trip to Moldova in October 2010. School bag items will be shipped to Moldova in October 2009. One thing the children really enjoy is magazines such as Farm & Ranch, Birds & Blooms, and Country Living which have scenery pictures of America. Please bring your magazines in to the church office. Thanks for your help.
JYF Events: Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm) for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner; Jan. 2 – Mattie Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble, Clark & Alma Schweitzer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. He is hoping to be home today!
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Josh Beck, Jayme Bontrager
- With Kevin & Colleen Neff and their children - Brandy (17) and Dakota (14). Their address is 204 N. Clay, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
December 21, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Ben & Nickie Younts
Greetings
Call to Worship
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Luke 1:26-38
Message – “The Indwelling Face of God”
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.Ushers/Greeters – Sam & Mattie Miller and Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Word Fellowship
Nursery Staff – Adam & Cathy Fellers; Dec. 28 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
Offerings & Attendance – 12/14/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,403.00 AM attendance – 141
Designations for Building Fund - $1,075.00
Other designations - $1,158.11
CALENDAR:
Thurs. Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas!
Sun. Dec. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Many thanks to all who remembered me with Christmas greetings and gifts. May God richly bless you for your kindness. Also, thanks to Supportive Care. The papers you send are interesting. I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.” – Mary Carpenter
There are only 7 Locust Grove cookbooks left! Cost is $10 each. All money goes to the Alms Fund.
The church offices will be closed from Wednesday noon through Friday for the Christmas holiday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by 4:00 PM Tuesday.
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Martha Franz’s. This is the time to let your prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Guests are invited, too.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Wondering how you will know if church is cancelled because of the weather? Just check with Channel 3 on your television for closings.
Phil Yoder is planning another trip to Moldova in October 2010. School bag items will be shipped to Moldova in October 2009. One thing the children really enjoy is magazines such as Farm & Ranch, Birds & Blooms, and Country Living which have scenery pictures of America. Please bring your magazines in to the church office. Thanks for your help.
JYF Events: Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm) for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner; Jan. 2 – Mattie Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble, Clark & Alma Schweitzer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. He is hoping to be home today!
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Josh Beck, Jayme Bontrager
- With Kevin & Colleen Neff and their children - Brandy (17) and Dakota (14). Their address is 204 N. Clay, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager.
